TIMEMORE - Sculptor 064S
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Ode and Sculptor are IMO different price brackets and while they are both flagship-level for their price range one is clearly better than the other (Sculptor > Ode). The Ode is a great grinder for it's bracket and you can regularly find it for <300 but its not going to make as good a cup as the Sculptor if you are price indifferent between the two. BTW i think the ssp upgrade for the Ode is not worth it as the stock gen 2 burrs are very competitive.
r/pourover • Help Me Pick a Grinder ->On my bar currently is a Fellow Ode, Baratza Vario, and a Timemore 064s. Had SSP cast in the 064 but probably swapping them to the Ode now. All that to say, I could have just one of any of these and be perfectly happy. Timemore is probably my favorite as far as quality and workflow, plus it can genuinely pull double duty. Ode is great but obviously you're not getting espresso there. Vario is an old design with clunky workflow but the burrs are great-in fact, the Mahlkonig X54 is essentially just an updated Vario. All these are great grinders.
r/pourover • Best filter focused grinder for $500ish ->Just change the 1z for the timemore electric. Nobody likes manually grinding coffee firsr thing in the morning
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Give a shot to the Comandante C40 + Red Clix-each click is like 15 µm and I can grind down to ~120 µm, awesome for Turkish. Too much arm work? The Timemore Sculptor 064 S with the ultra burrs does around 170 µm electricly. I run both with my SAKI electric cezve, cup comes super clean. Good luck!
r/Coffee • Extra fine coffee grinders ->Bambino minus, with the extra cash get the timemore 064s. I have a 4 year old and live in an apartment. I also have a turin legato which is way louder than the bambino.
r/espresso • What's the quietest, best grinder for less than [$500] ->I have a (kinda old) Baratza Virtuoso, Ode Gen2 and Timemore 064S. You can't grind for espresso with the Ode. The 064S is just a bit fiddly for espresso because the available range is compressed/coarse -- but I use mine every day. My Baratza experience is "emergency use only" but a friend is quite happy with the ESP (filter/drip).
r/JamesHoffmann • What's the Best Coffee Grinder to Buy Right Now? ->I have a 064S. There are little things like the hopper being too shallow, surprise beans, totally random fines ejection, completely borked grind indicator and larger things like cleaning is a pain, shifting from coarse (Aeropress) to fine (espresso) can cause a bad shot and annoyance setting the zero point prompted someone to shorten the locator pin.
If I were serious about a 064S purchase over the next few months I'd wait on the (2026?) version. [Kaffeemacher at Host Milano 2025
I own a niche and a timore sculptor 64s. The sculptor costs less tastes better for espresso and can do pour over.
r/espresso • Girlfriend Says Hand Grinder Has to Go - Help Me Choose My First Electric Grinder [~500€] ->Not gonna lie, with this budget I would stick to the 064s and put in SSPs that go well with your taste preferences! Or stretch it a bit (double) and get the Zerno Z1! You will get the best grinder around for around 2k shipping + duty included Under 1k, you could upgrade to the 078, but that's not worth the hassle of resselling + buying again. And you get the same grinder quality, just bigger. So at your place I would keep the 064 and get new burrs if you want to experiment around and unlock "new" (more different) highs.
r/JamesHoffmann • Espresso grinder recommendations -># **Without philosophizing in the answer, you have two options: a handgrinder, or electric grinder.** - ## **🔹 Hand Grinders** ### **High-End Options:** - **1Zpresso K-Ultra** - External adjustment, versatile for both pourover & espresso. - **1Zpresso J-Max** - 8.8-micron steps, optimized for espresso but handles pourover. - **Kinu M47 Phoenix / Classic** - Precise & durable, great for both. - **Comandante C40 MK4** - Ideal for pourover; needs *Red Clix* for better espresso dialing. - **Timemore Chestnut S3** - Stepless adjustment, more suited for pourover. - **1Zpresso ZP6** - Produces ultra-clean grinds, excelling in filter brews. ### **Mid-Range Options:** - **1Zpresso JX-Pro** - Espresso-friendly with finer adjustments than JX. - **Timemore Chestnut C3 ESP** - Budget option with espresso-compatible burrs, decent for pourover. - **1Zpresso X-Pro** - Compact, external adjustment, slower but espresso-capable. - ## **âš¡ Electric Grinders** ### **High-End Options:** - **Mahlkönig EK43** - The gold standard in specialty coffee shops. - **Weber EG-1** - Premium single-dose grinder for all brew methods. - **Lagom P100** - High-performance, SSP burr options for precision grinding. ### **Mid-Range / Prosumer Options:** - **DF64 Gen 2 / DF64P / DF64E** - Affordable single-dose grinders, great for both. - **Niche Zero** - Top-tier single-dose grinder for espresso & pourover. - **Eureka Mignon Specialita** - Stepless adjustment, solid for espresso & can handle pourover. - **Fellow Opus** - Budget-friendly, designed for both espresso & filter brewing. - **Baratza Vario+ / Sette 270** - Great entry-level grinders with micro-adjustments for espresso. - **Timemore Sculptor 078 / 064S** - New contenders with solid grind consistency. ### **Budget-Friendly Options:** - **Fellow Ode Gen 2** (Needs *SSP burrs* for espresso) - Excellent for pourover, but needs mods for espresso. - **Baratza Encore ESP** - Beginner-friendly with stepped adjustments. - **Eureka Mignon Crono** - Simple & effective for both espresso & filter. - 🔎 **Check reviews before buying**-grind quality & user experience vary. Preferences are subjective!
r/pourover • Grinder ->timemore sculptor 064s. £450 new from ebay. Why? on looks and cost. I like the design and the cost was good discount.
r/espresso • What grinder do you use, why, and how much did it cost? ->DF 64 Gen2, Timemore sculptor series or niche series are the best grinders in that budget, if you consider taste, UX, and single dose performance - with one caveat, the current sculptor dosing cup is not the best, but a V2 is in the works DF 64 Gen2 is a bit louder Niche is slow at grinding, but imo no concern for home use at all Eureka is solid but a bit cheaper in the build quality, the single Dosing is also a bit worse. More retention (3g vs 0-1g) and hard to hit the exact grind setting again if you switch between beans (very small adjustment knob). But not a bad grinder at all, the others are just a little bit better.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →I have a 064s and I love it! The cleaning diffiuclty is real, but the grinder has virtually zero space in the grind chamber for retention, and the rotary knocker makes short work of any grinds stuck in the exit chute, so cleaning is seldom needed. I was able to visit Option-O's brew lab in Melbourne, and [got a demo of the Casa](https://www.reddit.com/r/espresso/comments/1o68n9v/sightseeing_in_melbourne/). I was very impressed.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Df64 gen 2 or ode 1/2 with the right burrs can be a very capable choice...same can be said for an 064 or any other decent 64 platform. For hand grinders it has to be zp6 or pietro I would imagine. Pietro would be out of the budget range but either could be found used also.
r/pourover • View on Reddit →I suspect changing burrs is really an endgame level practice, for people with a super refined palette (or people who pretend to have one) You'd be installing new burrs, dialing in your beans again and comparing the flavor profile to your previous burrs in that regard. I doubt most people would notice a difference unless it's a side by side comparison! And there would still be so many variables, that who's to say the change in taste is due to the burrs! The espresso community has a tendency to go crazy for higher end gear, so my advice is to get the cheapest possible grinder that does the things that matter to you. IMO zero retention, easy to dial in, flexibility and noise level are probably more important factors than the ability to change burrs easily and often. The Timemore Sculptor 64s is an endgame level device imo. *Disclosure: I'm just a beginner myself and recently got the Timemore 78s and couldn't be happier. I'm getting into pour over and it's great being able to switch between settings / brew methods easily without having to worry much about retention.*
r/espresso • View on Reddit →I've only used mine for modern espresso from medium to light roasts. But my understanding is that both DF64 and 064s will do traditional espresso as well as any other grinder in the $400 price range. With either grinder you have the option of swapping the burrs to Mazzer 233M which are intended for trad espresso. If you go upscale to a Niche Zero or MC6, those will be better for trad espresso.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Yeah really weird messaging with the sale. I feel like I may have regrets not getting the Lagom Casa but I wanted to try flat burrs so hopefully the 064S will be good. I know it has its quirks but I wanted something with low retention and the flavor profiles of flat burrs. I figure anything is better than my Breville Smart Grinder Pro at this point. I will probably kick myself later for not throwing down on a Mazzer Philos either way....
r/espresso • View on Reddit →If you can increase your budget, you could get a Timemore 064s. If you are in the US, it is on sale on Amazon for 20% discount = $480. I don't know how long the sale will last - it seems alternate between sale and full price a couple of times per week. 064s uses similar burrs to DF64, but has better build quality and alignment. It's good for all roast levels and all brew methods. If you need to stick to your budget, go for DF64.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →The Ode is hot garbage, get the Sculptor kids.
r/pourover • View on Reddit →I upgraded from an 1zpresso Jmax to a timemore 064s and the biggest difference for me was 1) not having to handgrind espresso. 2) the consistency of my shots. I noticed when hand grinding that the speed in which I ground the beans would have a major impact on my shot. The 064s has variable RPM so you can also play around with that if it's been an issue for you.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →burrs are one part of the equation with the other being alignment of them. 064s is undoubtedly a great grinder for the price with a fantastic reputation, but *endgame* 64mm platform for swapping burrs around is probably zerno z1 because it was purpose-built and designed to address alignment specifically.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Turin SK40, Kingrinder K2, Timemore 064S, Lagom P64, Niche Zero, and now Lagom Casa. I started with the SK40, tried to upgrade to the 064S and lowkey hated it, and eventually landed on the Casa. The others were all used from other setups (K2 is my dad's grinder, P64 and Zero are a couple friends). The only thing I would consider over the Casa would be the new CF64V with a nice set of burrs, but even then I think the workflow and minor details of the Casa win out.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →I know it's months later and you probably already figure out the best grinder for your needs, but I have to mention for future buyers needing advice, that everyone here replying totally ignored your question which specifically asked for the best grinder for dark roast. Ode 2, the electrical Timemore, ZP6, etc are not good, they're light roast dedicated and they excel at that. That being said, why do you want anything other than your Encore for dark roast? You're not getting good results? The Encore is excellent for your needs, the more expensive ones are dedicated for light roasts and for one, they will result in a bad tasting dark roast, and second, they will get issues line clogging and require high maintenance with dark roast beans. The only thing I would get to complement the Encore would be a manual grinder for portability and variety, you would do good with a 1Zpresso J Ultra or Timemore C3
r/pourover • View on Reddit →Both are excellent for and really geared toward filter/pour over. They can handle mom's pot but not true espresso. Low end of Ode Gen 2 is around 250-300 microns and 078 is 370. The 078S and 064S can both grind finder and do True espresso. But from everything I gather, those birds don't produce as good of a pour over cup. I had actually ordered the 078S first because I wanted to future proof it if I ever got into espresso, but ended up returning it without opening the box because I got a lot of feedback that it wasn't as good for pour over. For what you're looking for, Ode Gen 2 will give you most bang for your buck and pretty great price-quality ratio. The 078 is incredible and a noticeable improvement over the the Ode Gen 2, but it is basically twice the price - and the cups aren't twice as good. Still worth it in my opinion.
r/pourover • View on Reddit →The analysis paralysis is real when it comes to grinders. I literally drove myself crazy the last two weeks trying to decide. Pulled the trigger on the Timemore 064S today. Black Friday pushed me over the edge on it. Every grinder out there has its quirks so I figured I just had to make a decision and live with it. I think the 064S will be great. Didn't go 078S because of all the feedback from others about seasoning and inconsistencies with their shots. Hope it works out! Excited to get it.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Grinder: Try pour over with your solito first. If it leaves you wanting, try the timemore sculptor. Kettle: Timemore fish smart or Brewista Artisan Brewing Scale: Hario Polaris or Maestri S3 Hario V60: get your favorite color (Whether in glass, porcelain, or plastic is up to you) Filter: Timemore Server: Kinto Oct, Kinto Sepia, or Timemore Drinking Vessel: Duralex Picardie 310 ml
r/pourover • View on Reddit →Thanks! And yeah I've heard about the dial on the Casa but wasn't sure if it was still an issue. Either way I think the 064S fits better with my setup. Right now I'm using an Ethiopian light roast from a local roaster. I like the light to medium roasts.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →I'm happy with my Timemore 64s, I backed it on Kickstarter. Super low retention, great grind size distribution, great cups. I only wish it was easier to clean. (I haven't cleaned it yet...)
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Timemore Sculptor 64s / 64, Baratza Encore ESP Pro, DF64, and the Mahlkonig X64SD (read about the duty cycle before going for the X64SD). The Timemore Sculptor 64s might be a better choice than the Fellow Ode 2 or Opus. It's got excellent reviews and costs about the same as the Ode 2. It's rated for everything from Espresso to Cold Brew. The burrs are 64mm so you can find replacements easily or upgrade to SSP burrs. There's also the Sculptor 64, which will grind for everything except espresso. The Sculptor's footprint and design is about the same as the Ode. The ESP pro and Sculptor are probably the best of the lot.
r/Moccamaster • View on Reddit →Timemore 63mm espresso, nice little Chinese low retention grinder I saw on Kickstarter. Got it pretty cheap, they cost a lot more now. I've had a lot of grinders over the years, Rancilio Rocky, a commercial one from Spain, my previous was (is, I still have it) a Baratza Sette 270. The Timemore was an obvious step up from it, could really taste it in the cup with better shots - improved flavour and mouth feel. Can recommend.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →The 078 is better for filter, and I assume the same with the 064. The S has burrs geared more towards espresso and has a different step down on the dial. I would not hesitate to get the 078 with turbo burrs again!
r/Moccamaster • View on Reddit →Don't know if my incident is any evidence that "they are having problems". My occurrence is probably just a random event. If there's any "problem" I think it's some communication issues and from my experience it's not horrible, just a little frustrating.
r/JamesHoffmann • View on Reddit →Timemore 064s has served me well. Granted I almost exclusively use it for espresso.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Pulled the trigger on the Timemore 064s, it ended up costing around 900 bucks. It's a great grinder but with pretty seriously annoying caveats. Popcorning and that shitty on/off button.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →yeah something's wrong here. I saw so many more recommendations for timemore 064s in this sub which led me to buy it
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Just change the 1z for the timemore electric. Nobody likes manually grinding coffee firsr thing in the morning
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r/espresso • View on Reddit →Check out the Timemore Sculptor 064 or the 078s if you can stretch, great for filter, low retention, and built for light roast clarity
r/JamesHoffmann • View on Reddit →Timemore 064s. Love it. Great grind consistency, swappable burrs, great retention knocker, low mess, speed control, it's quiet. Paid $450 on Amazon while on sale
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Timemore sculptor 064 or 064S. Slightly more expensive but auger fed and vertically mounted and overall nicer feel. I will say though, I thought my DF54 would be super ugly but it's surprisingly not that bad looking in person.
r/JamesHoffmann • View on Reddit →I'm pretty happy with my Timemore 064s. I got it early on at a promo price about a year ago. I use it almost exclusively for espresso. I had a PCB go up on me recently and Timemore sent me a replacement. The replacement took a couple of "back & forth's" and the first replacement they sent was the wrong PCB so there can be some communication issues with these folks. All in all I still like my 064s. No regrets. I have a Niche Zero also which I like too.
r/JamesHoffmann • View on Reddit →I have a Timemore sculptor 064s and feel like I get good results from that and it's in a similar price range to what you're looking at. Got mine direct from China and ended up being quite a bit cheaper than from the UK stockists.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →I picked up the 064S a couple months back when they were running this deal, pretty good grinder! I find the alignment to be much better than my Ode G1, much more consistent particle size leading to more flavor clarity.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →I would second the 064, or recommend the 078. The 078's turbo burrs provide excellent pourover and machine coffee, while being able to hit espresso too. If you realllly want to focus more on espresso the 078s is great while still being able to pump out pretty good drip
r/Moccamaster • View on Reddit →As long as you didn't damage your JX-Pro when dropping it, you are pretty much at the top of the hand grinder game. The latest 1ZPresso espresso grinder is the J-Ultra, but the JX-Pro is very close, and I don't think it's worth an upgrade. If you insist on spending more money, check out the Pietro hand grinder, or Weber HG-2. For electric, Timemore 064s would be a good option. It has virtually zero retention. There isn't any extra room in the burr chamber for retained grinds to stick, and the knocker gets out any that were stuck in the exit chute.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Handgrinding for espresso is suck given form. Unless you practice some sort of self harm, I would suggest getting motorized grinder. With grinders, riddle me this: Do you want to single dose or do you want your dosing to be done by your grinder? If you want to single dose, get the sculptor. If you want your grinder to dose for yourself, get Eureka, preferably one of the bigger ones. Or, if you want the option to hand grind while also not needing to hand grind, Goat Story makes hand grinder with motorized stand.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →About 0.1-0.2 grams of retention is what I'm getting with a 064s too, and at least some of that just gets stuck to a dosing cup and to inner walls of the grinder nozzle, and is easily removed by the blower they included with the unit. I don't think that that stuff exchanges though, as after going from a pourover grind to an espresso setting, I get the exact extraction time/yield both on the first shot, and on consecutive ones.
r/espresso • View on Reddit →Thanks! I'm leaning more towards the 64 because of the price, dimensions and burr size.
r/Moccamaster • View on Reddit →I'm rocking a timemore 064s that I use for both and love it i use it for espresso v60 and clever dripper
r/espresso • View on Reddit →The obvious answer would be the DF64v, the DF64's slimmer and prettier sister. I'm not in love with the wooden block for the catch cup to sit on, it's weird that they didn't stick with the tried and true forks, but it's undeniably a lot closer to the sleek elegance of the lagom P64. The other 64mm flat option but in a different form factor would be the timemore sculptor 064S. Quite a good looking machine imo, by all accounts very good, although a bit more of a pain than most to gain access to the burr chamber.
r/JamesHoffmann • View on Reddit →